MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
150,382 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front slight play in both track control arms
Offside Front seat belt slow to retract
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
em light on
exhaust corroded slight weep of gases , heat shield loose over rear silencer
info display indicates fault with brake lamp , brake lamp does work
Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Front slight play in both track control arms
Offside Front seat belt slow to retract
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
exhaust corroded slight weep of gases , heat shield loose over rear silencer
info display indicates fault with brake lamp , brake lamp does work
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexable pipe (7.1.2)
Nearside Rear brake disc surface rusty
Nearside Rear indy bulb pale
brake fluid below max
oil residue
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexable pipe (7.1.2)
Nearside Rear brake disc surface rusty
Oil leak
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
all rear bushers slight play
steering lock indicator lamp shows fault on dashboard
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
steering lock indicator lamp shows fault on dashboard
offside front tyre wearing thin on outer edge
offside rear tyre wearing thin on inner edge
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
n/s/r tyre starting to split on wall
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)
How Reliable is the Saab 9-3?
Based on 2,294,034 MOT tests across 155,316 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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ET03 PKJ is a 2003 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.
Across all 2003 Saab 9-3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.0% with a typical mileage of 85,740 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
The most common reason a Saab 9-3 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 75,543 recorded failures. If you're considering buying ET03 PKJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Saab 9-3 typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 23 years old, this Saab 9-3 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was ET03 PKJ registered?
ET03 PKJ is a 2003 Saab 9-3, first registered on 31 December 2003.
Is ET03 PKJ safe to buy?
The MOT history for ET03 PKJ shows 19 tests with a 63.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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